September 2026 Lymphatic Health Hub: Vascular Awareness Month, a Birthday Treat and More
Sep 01, 2026
Hello and welcome to Spring
September is here, bringing warmer days, a new season, my birthday and Vascular Awareness Month.
Birthdays are always better when you share the celebration. So, I’ve decided to include a little birthday treat for you in this month’s newsletter. Keep reading to find out what I have waiting for you.
So take 5, grab a cuppa and enjoy this month's Lymphatic Health Hub.
🌍 September is Vascular Awareness Month 🌍
What does vascular health have to do with swelling?
Swelling isn’t always about the lymphatic system. Our veins can play an important role too. When the veins don’t return blood effectively, increased pressure can contribute to fluid moving into the surrounding tissues, often causing swelling in the lower legs and ankles.
If you’re living with swelling:
Don’t assume every swollen leg is lymphoedema. Understanding the cause matters.
If you’re a therapist, look beyond the swelling:
- Where is it - one leg or both?
- Did it start suddenly or gradually?
- Are there skin or colour changes?
- Are there vascular risk factors?
- Does it need further investigation or referral?
💜 Assessment guides treatment.
Before deciding what to do, we need to understand why the swelling is there.
Want to learn more?
Download the free Vascular Guide
For patients, therapists and anyone wanting to better understand the “why” behind swelling.
🎂 It's my birthday
Enjoy a special birthday discount on my Lipoedema Resource Library throughout September!
16 beautifully designed forms to help you understand, manage, and take action on your lipoedema journey.
Practical printable checklists & planners.
Special price: $9.99, normally $17.
Living with Lipoedema: from awareness to empowerment - live webinar
Thursday 24 September, 2026 at 6:00pm AEST
What Every Woman Should Know About Lipoedema
Whether you've recently been diagnosed, suspect you may have lipoedema or simply want to learn more, you're very welcome.
🌿 Living with Lipoedema: From Awareness to Empowerment
This supportive and educational session is designed to help participants better understand lipoedema, treatment options, compression, lymphatic health, movement, self-care strategies, and support pathways.
📅 Thursday 24 September 2026 | 6:00 pm AEST
📽️ Live webinar + replay + workbook + live Q&A
💰 Only $49 AUD
🎓 For Health Professionals
Upcoming training: Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy Practitioner Course
The next intake is approaching. This course is designed for eligible health professionals wanting comprehensive training in:
- Compression Therapy
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
- Lymphoedema & Lipoedema Management
- Vascular Assessment
- Adjunctive Therapies
- Clinical Reasoning & Patient Care
The course includes online self-paced theory, live support sessions, and intensive practical training.
📅 Next course date: theory 1 October, practical 4–8 November
NEW: DLT Clinical Practice Toolkit
Practical tools to support confident, organised clinical practice.
Designed for therapists, particularly new DLT practitioners who are building their lymphatic practice and want practical resources they can start using straight away.
The toolkit can help you:
- Structure your assessment, treatment planning and reviews
- Keep your clinical documentation consistent and organised
- Explain what DLT is to colleagues and other health professionals
- Show your team how DLT may support appropriate patients
- Start conversations that encourage collaboration and referrals
Inside:
11 editable clinical forms • Editable workplace presentation • Instructions
Practical tools. Better communication. More confident clinical practice.
Thank you for continuing to support lymphatic health awareness, education, and advocacy.
Please feel free to share this newsletter with anyone who may benefit.
Hope to see you on one of the live lipoedema webinars.
Jacqui Beutel
Accredited Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy Practitioner
Registered Nurse, RMT
Lymphoedema Therapy, Training and Education
